Transfer Market - Wants to stop him going to Barcelona

Tuchel on Rabiot: He is essential for Paris Saint-Germain's plans

The battle for the future of Adrien Rabiot is raging with Barcelona among top European clubs that are interested in signing the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder whose contract ends next summer, while the French club are also trying to get him to agree a new deal.

PSG coach Thomas Tuchel is keen to see Rabiot stay.

"He has always been committed to the club," said Tuchel.

"Since I have been here he has not missed a single training session, Rabiot is able to adapt to any system and if he is physically fine then he is essential for our planning.

"He is a player that has come through the system here and has a lot of potential. It is very important to have players like him here."

Barcelona are looking to bring in the player as soon as possible as they are aware of the competition for him.